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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What becomes a concern to the cowboy?
(a) Getting snowed in at the hotel.
(b) Running out of whiskey.
(c) Getting his horse shoed.
(d) Buying a gift for his wife.

2. In what time period does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?
(a) Late-1800s.
(b) Late-1700s.
(c) Early-1800s.
(d) Late-1900s.

3. To what topic does Scully change the subject?
(a) Books Scully has read.
(b) Scully's family history.
(c) The Swede's wife and kids.
(d) The growth of the town.

4. Which of the following does Scully not say about putting up with the Swede?
(a) No guest should ever leave his hotel because he was afraid.
(b) The Swede is wealthy.
(c) All guests deserve to be treated with respect.
(d) Scully runs a hotel.

5. Which of the following does Scully not meet at the station one winter day?
(a) A retired tailor.
(b) A cowboy.
(c) A Swede.
(d) A school teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Scully's daughter?

2. THE BLUE HOTEL is a study in _________.

3. What is Scully's son doing when the men enter the hotel?

4. What nationality is the owner of the hotel?

5. What is the Swede's problem?

(see the answer key)

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